MARKHAM & GTA APOSTILLE HUB
Licensed Ontario lawyer notarization and managed document authentication for the Greater Toronto Area — from our Markham Suite 1005 office.
For complete apostille checklists, country-by-country legalization requirements and package quotes, visit GTAApostille.ca, our dedicated GTA apostille and authentication portal. Or call 647.812.6808 / submit the intake below to arrange a Markham Suite 1005 drop-off.
HAGUE VS. NON-HAGUE
Since January 11, 2024, Canada is a party to the Hague Apostille Convention. A single apostille certificate from Ontario's Official Document Services (provincial documents) or Global Affairs Canada (federal documents) makes your document valid in over 120 member countries — no embassy step required.
Countries outside the Convention — including the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Vietnam, China (for certain uses) and Taiwan — still require authentication followed by legalization at that country's embassy or consulate. We manage the full chain so your documents are accepted the first time.
COMPARISON
| Factor | DIY Government Mail-In | Maple Tree Law / GTA Apostille |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-check of documents | None — rejections restart the clock | Lawyer review before submission |
| Notarization of private documents | Arrange separately | Done in-house at Suite 1005 |
| Embassy legalization | Self-coordinated per embassy | Fully managed chain |
| Turnaround visibility | Unpredictable mail delays | Tracked with status updates |
| Pricing | Multiple separate fees | One fixed-fee quote upon intake |
Drop off at 3601 Highway 7 E, Suite 1005, Markham — free parking on the Highway 7 & Warden/Birchmount corridor, minutes from Highway 404 and 407 — or coordinate by phone at 647.812.6808.
Transparent fixed-fee pricing. Most engagements are quoted as a flat-fee retainer based on the details of your file. You approve the exact fee before any work begins to avoid hourly surprises. If an hourly retainer is required in your circumstances, we will let you know in advance.
FAQ
Yes. Canada joined the Hague Apostille Convention, effective January 11, 2024. Ontario public documents are now apostilled by Ontario's Official Document Services, while federal documents are apostilled by Global Affairs Canada.
Countries outside the Convention — such as the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Vietnam, China (for some uses) and Taiwan — still require consular/embassy legalization after Canadian authentication. We coordinate the full chain.
Yes. Drop off at 3601 Highway 7 E, Suite 1005, Markham — free parking along the Highway 7 & Warden/Birchmount corridor — or call 647.812.6808 to coordinate.
Usually. Private documents such as powers of attorney, affidavits or copies of degrees must be notarized by an Ontario notary before they can be apostilled.
ONLINE DIGITAL INTAKE
Your matter receives a transparent, fixed-fee retainer quote customized to the details you submit, avoiding open-ended hourly billing.
Complete this 2-minute digital intake form with your matter details.
A licensed Ontario lawyer reviews your intake and emails your fixed-fee digital retainer agreement and ID verification details.
Once the retainer is signed and funds paid, we draft, review, or execute your legal documents either remotely via video or at our office.